The Vatican Library, heir to the ancient papal libraries, is one of the world's greatest repositories of Medieval and Renaissance manuscripts and incunabula (books before 1501 A.D.). The artistic strengths of The Vatican Library Collection are found in the magnificently frescoed Sistine Chapel and the sacred antiquities of the Museo Sacro and Museo Profano.
Drawing on these resources, the Vatican Jewelry Collection was created. This stunning line of faith-oriented Catholic jewelry and religious gifts was inspired by these renowned, yet seldom viewed, works of art.